After the spending deal last week that reopened the federal government through early 2014, Republicans tried to ease concerns Sunday about the possibility of another shutdown in just a few months. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the chamber’s top Republican who helped broker the agreement, said that although he disliked the new health care law… Continue reading Another GOP Government Shutdown? McConnell Says No! Ted Curz Says Why Not
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Tail Wagging The Dog? The Tea Party Now Challenging The Republican Party
When the Tea Party was first formed and began holding marches with their lies, misrepresentation of the facts and misspelled words, many in the established Republican party kept their mouth shut and in some cases, took the sides of the Teaparty. They felt the Tea Partiers were only fighting the Democrats and in that case,… Continue reading Tail Wagging The Dog? The Tea Party Now Challenging The Republican Party
After NRA’s Win on Background Checks, McConnell Celebrates On Facebook
Moments after Republicans succeeded in thwarting the will of 90% of Americans by defeating background checks, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his team couldn’t contain themselves. As Democratic leader Harry Reid and fellow Democrats consoled members of Newtown families that lost a loved one in Sandy Hook, this caption and picture appeared on McConnell’s Facebook page. We… Continue reading After NRA’s Win on Background Checks, McConnell Celebrates On Facebook
Mitch McConnell Caught On Tape Discussing Ways to Discredit Ashley Judd
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s campaign team on Tuesday asked the FBI and U.S. attorney to investigate whether its headquarters was bugged after a secretly taped recording was posted by Mother Jones. On the tape, McConnell’s aides discuss attacking actress-activist Ashley Judd for her struggles with depression and views on several topics, including religion. Judd,… Continue reading Mitch McConnell Caught On Tape Discussing Ways to Discredit Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd Suggests A Possible Senate Run
(AP) – Actress and Kentucky native Ashley Judd made a rare public reference to her possible run for the seat held by Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. WXIX-TV says Judd gave the keynote speech Friday at the American Counseling Association’s 2013 conference in Cincinnati. In speaking about her personal experience with depression, she said… Continue reading Ashley Judd Suggests A Possible Senate Run
All Three Branches Of Government Approved ObamaCare – Republicans Promise Repeal
So ObamaCare was passed by the United States Senate, it was approved by the House of Representatives, it was signed into law by the President of The United States, and the case was adjudicated by The United States Supreme Court. All three branches of government approved of the law. ObamaCare is now being implemented throughout… Continue reading All Three Branches Of Government Approved ObamaCare – Republicans Promise Repeal
Ashley Judd Tells Advisers She’s Running For Congress
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, you better watch out! Your nine political lives are coming to an end! And I can make that assessment based on the news coming out from the Ashley Judd for Senate camp, that the popular, lovable entertainer will be running against McConnell for the 2014 midterms election. According to reports from… Continue reading Ashley Judd Tells Advisers She’s Running For Congress
Harry Reid Explains Why He Caved On Filibuster Reform
So yes, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid caved on filibuster reform, despite telling various reporters that changing the filibuster has to happen. In an interview with Rachel Maddow back in October 2010, Reid said, “this has to change. It’s wrong what they’re doing, cause it’s has never happened before. The Republicans, just this time,… Continue reading Harry Reid Explains Why He Caved On Filibuster Reform
Filibuster Deal Reached – Republicans Are Happy
Well, the word on the street is that a “deal” was reached on Filibuster reform. This “deal” was negotiated between Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Republican Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell. According to reports, this new “deal” will make some changes to how filibusters are done. These changes are: Make it harder to filibuster the… Continue reading Filibuster Deal Reached – Republicans Are Happy
Republican Mitch McConnell Introduced His Own Bill, Then Filibustered His Own Bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) may have made United States senate history today when he beat his own legislative baloney, blocking a straight up-or-down vote on a proposal that he, himself, offered for a vote Thursday morning. The bill, which would have taken the debt ceiling gun away from the head of the U.S. economy by requiring a… Continue reading Republican Mitch McConnell Introduced His Own Bill, Then Filibustered His Own Bill
Republicans Plan for The Uninsured? – Providing Insurance To You Is “Not The Issue”
Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared in friendly territory on Fox News Sunday and explained the Republican Insurance System to the American people. Their system boils down to – You don’t have health insurance? Tough! That is not the issue. No kidding. McConnell was asked by Fox host Chris Wallace to explain what Republicans are planning… Continue reading Republicans Plan for The Uninsured? – Providing Insurance To You Is “Not The Issue”
GOP Mitch McConnell Implies President Obama Is A Boy
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday said House Speaker John Boehner was right to focus attention on a possible hike in the nation’s debt ceiling, saying it was a “perfect time” to address the nation’s fiscal health, but placing the burden for moving forward with President Obama. “At some point here, this president… Continue reading GOP Mitch McConnell Implies President Obama Is A Boy